Updated: Mar 16, 2017
It is said that the Japanese love to bathe. From places to cleanse the body and mind, to spaces where people have gathered to socialize and recuperate, Japan's bathing culture and baths have developed in a unique way.
"Traditionally, Japanese people have learned that onsen (natural hot springs) can have various healing effects on the body and soul," explains Reiji Iizuka, a certified Onsen Sommelier Ambassador. Just like with wine, the Onsen Sommelier Association provides courses for hot spring enthusiasts.
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